Polybutylene Terephthalate Resin Pellets

Granular PBT resin pellets used as raw material for injection molding in automotive and electronics industries. Classified under HTS 3907.99.5010 as polybutylene terephthalate where the monomer units contribute 95% or more by weight of the total polymer content per subheading note (a)(1). Supplied in primary form, not chemically modified.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3907.99Same rate: 41.5%

If aromatic polyester

Aromatic polyesters like PET have specific subheadings; PBT classified as other if not meeting aromatic criteria.

3901.30Lower: 15.3% vs 41.5%

If ethylene copolymer predominates

Per subheading note (a)(4), classifies by predominant monomer if PBT comonomers fall below 95% threshold.

3907Same rate: 41.5%

If chemically modified

Subheading note (a)(3) directs chemically modified polyesters to 'Other' subheading unless more specific.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide certificate of analysis confirming PBT monomer content exceeds 95% by weight to avoid reclassification; declare exact polymer composition on entry documents; watch for copolymer blends that may shift to other subheadings